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Through out the 1980s, Robin Leach introduced the world to the "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," showing us lavish homes and vacation getaways. While you might
Here's how: When spending endless sums on luxury, few places can beat The Peninsula Hong Kong. The suites are superb and the hotel offers almost infinite delights, if you can bear to leave your beautiful bathroom, like playing weekend admirals with the hand-carved wooden telescope keeping watch over the island. Even the rich get hungry, and when they do The Peninsula knows how to wine and dine. Reserve your place behind the scenes (to be seen) at the Chef's Tables at Gaddi's or Spring Moon. These tables are inside the respective Western and Chinese kitchens, giving visitors a first-hand insight into the creation of a memorable meal. Time your exploration of the hotel's 80-some luxury boutiques in the three-level shopping arcade around reviving pauses in From dining to shopping, the hotel forms a self-contained world unto itself, but it would be a pity not to enjoy a few more of After just 24 hours in The Peninsula you've most likely acquired a taste for the finer things in life, Shopping The newest and glitziest mall on Address:G/F, Leighton Centre, Tel: 2890-5555 Address:G/F, Tel: +852-2525-7333. For local color, leave your diamonds and Rolexes in the hotel safe and set off to spend a late evening at the Temple Street Night Market In Yaumatei. It's fun, the sound levels are ear-splitting, the lights are bright and everyone's enjoying what amounts to street theater.
Eating For modern Australian flavors, head to M at the Fringe, a small and quirky restaurant on the edge of Central. Superb ingredients, original menus, diverse wines and the best pavlova in town make this a great place for an intimate lunch or dinner. Address: Tel: 2877-4000 Wake up your taste buds at WasabiSabi, a stylish, sleek, modern Japanese restaurant with the most captivating food. The dramatic lounge area is ideal for pre- or after-dinner drinks. Address:13/F, Food Forum, Times Square, Tel: 2506-0009 Cutting edge cuisine at Bo Innovation is prepared by Address: Tel: 2850-8371 When the weather permits, dine under the starts at Gaia, a favorite haunt of Address:G/F, Tel: 2167-8200 Cheers!
Signature cocktails by world-famous "mixologist" Grant Collins make Lotus one of the most relaxed bar-restaurants around town. The modern Asian menu is a plus. Address: Tel: 2543-6290 Wanchai bars are notoriously sleazy, but the exception is 1/5, which is one of the island's best looking bars and home to Address:Starcrest, Tel: 2520-2515 See and better still, be seen, at Dragon-i. This gorgeously glamorous bar-restaurant draws the fashionistas in the evenings, all fighting for space in the hottest VIP rooms in town. Address:UG/F, The Centrium, Tel: 2545-0023 Some of the most inventive DJs on the island spin at trendy late-night Drop. It's small and intimate, which means a line out the door on the weekends. Address: Tel: 2543-8856 Avant-garde designer Philippe Starck created The Peninsula's popular nightspot, Felix, as the backdrop for cosmopolitan cuisine. For diners and drinkers, the 28th floor views are spectacular. Address:28/F, The Peninsula Tel: 2315-3188 Travel Tips How to Get There : Dragonair operates multiple daily flights between Hong Kong and Where to Stay: The "suite" life at The Peninsula starts at HK$5,600 per night. Starting price for a three-night suite weekend package is HK$13,000. Contact Paul Quinn, The Peninsula's concierge, for enquiries and reservations: 962-2920-2888. Where to Play: The vintage Rolls Royce costs HK$2,000 per hour including chauffeur. Helicopter ride and picnic lunch for four: HK$18,888 net. (Cityweekend by Jane Ram May 16, 2007)
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